Security researchers have identified FAUST, a new variant of the Phobos ransomware family. It spreads via malicious Office documents using VBA macros, highlighting a persistent and dangerous attack vector that organizations still struggle with.
According to a new report, the AI video generator market is on a massive growth trajectory. It’s being fueled by insatiable demand for video content and promises huge efficiency gains for businesses. But concerns about creativity and quality remain a significant hurdle.
A new report from XDA-Developers makes the case that Windows 11’s virtual desktops are better for most users than Linux workspaces. The argument hinges on out-of-the-box polish, visual customization, and consistency across the OS.
The simplex method, invented in 1947, is the hidden math that optimizes everything from supply chains to airline schedules. A new paper has finally solved a 50-year-old paradox about why it’s so fast in practice, making it even faster.
Google has pushed back its full rollout of Gemini to replace Google Assistant on Android devices. The transition, once slated for the end of 2025, is now slipping into 2026. This delay hints at deeper challenges for Google’s AI ambitions.
ChatGPT now lets users fine-tune its personality with settings for warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji frequency. The update comes alongside new teen safety principles for the GPT-5.2 model. It’s a clear move to address criticism of AI being too sycophantic.
A startup founded by ex-Splunk execs to automate system maintenance has raised a Series A at a headline $1 billion valuation. But the deal’s structure reveals the complex reality of funding today’s hottest AI companies.
Riot Games is implementing a new BIOS update requirement for some Valorant players to patch a serious UEFI vulnerability. The move targets high-level competitive play but could signal a tougher future for anti-cheat measures on older hardware. Players on affected ASRock, Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI mothe
A new report reveals a surprising trend in Google’s AI hiring. One in five new AI software engineers hired in 2025 were former employees returning to the company.
Netflix is acquiring Ready Player Me, an avatar creation platform, to build cross-game personas for subscribers. This move comes as the streamer pivots its gaming focus decisively toward TV-based and social party games.
